players can return after its 2025 March Madness exit?

The 2-seed Spartans saw their season come to an end Sunday night in Atlanta in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, losing to 1-seed Auburn 70-64.

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MSU has three players out of eligibility, including mainstay shooting guard Jaden Akins, and are expected to see freshman standout Jase Richardson depart for the NBA.

The Spartans have a two-man 2025 recruiting class.

Michigan State basketball recharged, but just ran out of juice in Elite 8 vs Auburn

Here's an early look at MSU's projected roster entering the 2025-26 season, the 31st under head coach Tom Izzo.

Listed eligibility as of 2025-26 academic school year

Michigan State basketball recruiting class 2025

MSU has two incoming players signed:

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Richardson is currently projected to be selected in the middle of the first round in June's 2025 draft.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State basketball roster 2025-26: A look at next season